Mare Island 5K participants feel empowered by historical significance of run
By Vallejo Times Herald, November 15, 2023
Nearly 1,000 racing participants were inspired by former women welders during their Sunday run at Mare Island’s “The Girls on the Run 5K Fabulous Fall.”
The run – presented by Community Projects, Inc. – was held near the site site where numerous women welders once worked. Approximately 900 runners were captured holding hands and high fiving throughout the 3.1 miles.
“The location was beautiful and the experience assured the girls that they are part of a bigger community,” stated Artistic Angeline Persinger, Volunteer Life Coach at Pennycook Elementary in a news release.
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Nearly 1,000 racing participants were inspired by former women welders during their Sunday run at Mare Island’s “The Girls on the Run 5K Fabulous Fall.” (Courtesy Photo)